Continuum Tentacle Robot Arm Motion Study Part 1

January 22, 2022 by Head Robotics

The goal of this motion study on the continuum tentacle robot arm that I am developing, was to measure the relationship between tendon/cable movement and the movement of the being affected by the tendon tension. This photo shows the arm system before the motors were moved to the top of the plate, and gives an … Read more

Cable Tension Sensor Module

January 11, 2022 by Head Robotics

Was thinking about how to implement pressure sensors on the end of the prototype robot continuum arm that is in progress. I want to measure the tension of the tendons, and placing a sensor on the end seemed to be a logical solution, but a tricky thing to do. I did a search on how … Read more